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2021-2022 Class Schedule

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The St. Croix Birth & Parenting Complete Catholic Parenting Preparation Course is the only comprehensive online childbirth and parenting preparation classes designed specifically for Catholic Christian families!

• Nine 2-hour online classes

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Upcoming SCBP Complete Catholic Preparation Course START Dates

• Monday, September 13 at 7 pm CDT
• Monday, January 10 at 7 pm CST
• Monday, April 11 at 7 pm CDT

birth matters natural childbirth classes

Sign up for our entire natural childbirth series; or pick and choose the classes you need to prepare for YOUR birth! Birth Partner attends FREE!

• Complete series consists of six-1.5 hour online classes
• Each online class lasts 1.5 hours
• Take one or as many classes as you wish!

Class 1: Natural Childbirth in a Nutshell (what to expect during a natural birth)
Class 2: Mom's Best Friend (birth partner preparation class)
Class 3: Mermaid Moms (waterbirth preparation class)
Class 4: Home Sweet Homebirth (homebirth preparation class)
Class 5: Techno-Sense (understand common childbirth procedures and interventions)
Class 6: Natural Childbirth Techniques (practice relaxation, massage, and other techniques you can use during your birth)

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Upcoming Birth Matters Class Series START Dates

• ​Saturday, September 18 at 10 am CDT
• Wednesday, October 20 at 7 pm CDT
• Saturday, November 1 at 10 am CDT
• Saturday, January 8 at 10 am CST
• Wednesday, January 19 at 7 pm CST
• Saturday, February 26 at 10 am CST
• Wednesday, March 16 at 7 pm CDT
• Saturday, April 23 at 10 am CDT
• Wednesday, May 11 at 7 pm CDT
• Saturday, June 11 at 10 am CDT
• Wednesday, June 22 at 7 pm CDT

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birth matters a la carte classes

If you prefer to take individual classes, here are the dates for each session!

• ​Each online class lasts 1.5 hours

Session 1: Natural Childbirth in a Nutshell

• Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time)
  • 2021: Oct 20
  • 2022: Jan 19, Mar 16, May 11, Jun 22
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • 2021: Sep 18, Nov 6
  • 2022: Jan 8, Feb 26, Apr 23, Jun 11

Session 2: Mom's Best Friend

• Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time)
  • 2021: Oct 27
  • 2022: Jan 26, Mar 23, May 18, June 29
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • 2021: Sep 25, Nov 13
  • 2022: Jan 15, Mar 5, Apr 30, Jun 18

Session 3: Mermaid Moms

• Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time)
  • 2021: Sep 15, Nov 3
  • 2022: Feb 2, Mar 30, May 25, Jul 6
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • 2021: Oct 2, Nov 20
  • 2022: Jan 22, Mar 12, May 7, Jun 25

Session 4: Home Sweet Homebirth

• Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time)
  • 2021: Sep 22, Nov 10
  • 2022: Feb 9, Apr 6, Jun 1, Jul 13
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • 2021: Oct 9, Nov 27
  • 2022: Jan 29, Mar 19, May 14, Jul 2

Session 5: Techno-Sense

• Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time)
  • 2021: Sep 29, Nov 17
  • 2022: Feb 16, Apr 13, Jun 8, Jul 20
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • 2021: Oct 16, Dec 4
  • 2022: Feb 5, Mar 26, May 21, Jul 9

Session 6: Natural Childbirth Techniques Workshop

• Wednesdays (7 pm Central US Time)
  • 2021: Oct 6, Nov 24
  • 2022: Feb 23, Apr 20, Jun 15, Jul 27
• Saturdays (10 am Central US Time)
  • 2021: Oct 23, Dec 11
  • 2022: Feb 12, Apr 2, May 28, Jul 16

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breastfeeding matters class

• Prepare for breastfeeding success!
• Learn the 7 evidence-based "natural laws" of breastfeeding that give you the tools to establish breastfeeding successfully
• One 2-hour online class

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Upcoming Breastfeeding Matters Class Dates

• ​Wednesday, October 13 at 7 pm CDT
• Saturday, October 30 at 9:30 am CDT
• Wednesday, December 1 at 7 pm CST
• Thursday, January 6 at 9:45 am CST
• Saturday, February 19 at 9:30 am CST
• Wednesday, March 9 at 7 pm CST
• Saturday, April 9 at 9:30 am CDT
• Wednesday, May 4 at 7 pm CDT
• Saturday, June 4 at 9:30 am CDT
• Saturday, July 23 at 9:30 am CDT

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fertility matters TM method classes

• Learn to observe, record, and interpret your signs of fertility with the Fertility Matters TM sympto-thermal system of natural fertility monitoring
• Separate programs for young couples who seek to achieve or postpone pregnancy; new mothers experiencing the return of fertility following childbirth; and couples nearing menopause
• Three 2-hour online classes

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Upcoming Fertility Matters Method Course START Dates (ALL Programs)

• Friday, December 3 at 7 pm CST
• Friday, February 4 at 7 pm CST
• Friday, March 18 at 7 pm CDT
• Friday, May 6 at 7 pm CDT
• Friday, June 17 at 7 pm CDT

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Rumble Tumble Tummy Time! (TM)

• Does your baby hate tummy time? Learn how to make tummy time fun for your baby through engaging songs and activities in this online playgroup...series of four classes!
• Your Baby Signs educator will provide valuable parenting strategies to help you make the most of this important stage of development!
• Ideal for babies 2-6 months old
• Four online classes, 45 minutes each​​

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Upcoming Rumble Tumble Tummy Time Playgroup START Dates​​​

• ​Thursday, October 14 at 10 am CDT
• Tuesday, November 9 at 10 am CST
• Friday, January 28 at 10 am CST
• Thursday, March 10 at 10 am CST
• Friday, April 22 at 10 am CDT
• Thursday, June 9 at 10 am CDT
• Friday, July 8 at 10 am CDT

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Infant Massage Basics

• Learn basic infant massage techniques to help your baby eat, sleep, and feel better!
• ​One 1-hour online class

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Upcoming Infant Massage Basics Online Classes​​​

• ​Friday, October 1 at 10 am CDT
• Thursday, November 18 at 10 am CST
• Tuesday, December 7 at 10 am CST
• Thursday, January 27 at 10 am CST
• Tuesday, February 22 at 10 am CST
• Friday, March 25 at 10 am CDT
• Tuesday, April 19 at 10 am CDT
• Thursday, May 19 at 10 am CDT
• Tuesday, June 7 at 10 am CDT
• Tuesday, July 26 at 10 am CDT

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Sign, Say, and Play

• Help your baby communicate with you before he or she can talk! Research based baby sign language helps you develop a close bond with your baby and gives your baby tools to communicate with you and other loved ones.
• Fun, playgroup style classes includes baby signs, songs, games, and tips for helping to promote your baby's healthy development!
• Ideal for babies 6-24 months old, with a parent or other loved one
• Six 45-minute online sessions!
  

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Upcoming Sign, Say, and Play Session START Dates​​​

• ​Friday, November 5 at 10 am CDT (note the series skips Friday, Nov 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday)
• Tuesday, January 4 at 10 am CST
• Tuesday, March 8 at 10 am CST
• Tuesday, April 26 at 10 am CDT
• Tuesday, June 14 at 10 am CDT

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Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group

• Online, faith-based breastfeeding mothers' support group
• Parenting topics for each meeting
• Plenty of time for your questions or concerns
• For all Catholic pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, no matter the age of your child
• ​Each online session lasts 1 hour

Upcoming Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group Meetings​​​​

• ​Monday, October 4 at 8 pm CDT or Thursday, October 7 at 10 am CDT
• Thursday, Nov 4 at 10 am CDT or Monday, Nov 8 at 8 pm CST
• Thursday, Dec 2 at 10 am CST or Monday, Dec 6 at 8 pm CST
• Monday, Jan 3 at 8 pm CST or Thursday, Jan 6 at 10 am CST
• Thursday, Feb 3 at 10 am CST or Monday, Feb 7 at 8 pm CST
• Thursday, Mar 3 at 10 am CST or Monday, Mar 7 at 8 pm CST
• Monday, Apr 4 at 8 pm CDT or Thursday, Apr 7 at 10 am CDT
• Monday, May 2 at 8 pm CDT or Thursday, May 5 at 10 am CDT
• Thursday, June 2 at 10 am CDT or Monday, June 6 at 8 pm CDT
• Thursday, July 7 at 10 am CDT or Monday, July 11 at 8 pm CDT

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